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YW16 CZA

2016 Citroen C3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,154 mi
Last recorded81,154 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Citroen C334,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 CZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 81,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear under body in a rusty condition

Fail 6 Feb 2026 80,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear under body in a rusty condition

Pass 7 Mar 2025 77,486 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 77,482 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated clip (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 73,282 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 69,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 69,437 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 61,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 50,700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 41,133 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 37,681 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YW16 CZA is a 2016 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 34,936 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YW16 CZA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 10 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW16 CZA registered?

YW16 CZA is a 2016 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is YW16 CZA safe to buy?

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